Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic people? Do you have leadership skills and a desire to mentor and develop others? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Clannalba Service is on the lookout for a Senior Autism Practitioner to join our fun, supportive, and friendly team. Located in the beautiful village of Lamington, we provide essential care and support to nine autistic adults. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership with direct support, ensuring high-quality care aligned with Social Care Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Mentor: Provide guidance, coaching, and reflective sessions to support staff, sharing your autism expertise to enhance the quality of care.
• Direct Support: Be actively involved in the day-to-day support of individuals, ensuring that their needs and wishes are at the heart of everything we do.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, families, and external agencies to implement personalized support plans.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of care through regular assessments and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Recruitment & Development: Play a key role in the recruitment process, identifying and nurturing talent to strengthen our team.
• On-Call Rotation: Take part in an on-call rota, ensuring the service operates smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in autism support, with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• A strong understanding of Social Care Standards.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.

Join us and take the next step in your career, leading a dedicated team and making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with autism.

Scottish Autism offers you:

Staff wellbeing is priority, and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work. We provide an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.

• Exceptional training and career development opportunities
• The chance to lead a values-driven team committed to the highest standards of care
• 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ and LMC
• A supportive work environment where your input is valued
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Join Our Team as the Manager of the Centre for Inclusive Living Perth and Kinross (CILPK).

Due to the current Manager retiring we are looking to recruit an experienced and inspiring individual who can lead CILPK through its next phase.

About Us:

CILPK is a pioneering, independent, user-led disability organisation dedicated to championing the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities. Our diverse membership, representing a wide range of disabilities, informs our projects and

initiatives, enabling us to effectively promote independent living and inclusivity for all. We collaborate closely with public, private, and third-sector partners to advocate for systemic change and support our community.

Our Mission:

• Promote equality and diversity for people with disabilities.
• Advocate for independent living and inclusion.
• Raise awareness and provide guidance on accessibility improvements.
• Empower disabled individuals to effect change in their communities.
• Campaign for societal changes that align with the human rights of people with disabilities.

Role Overview:

As the Manager of CILPK, you will be the key advocate for disabled individuals in Perth and Kinross, facilitating their voices in discussions on disability access, equality, and independent living. You will empower our members to influence their environment and support them in shaping inclusive policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide business support and report performance to members, trustees, and relevant bodies.
• Fundraise beyond existing funding sources.
• Manage organisational premises and liaise with landlords and utility companies.
• Oversee volunteers and staff, ensuring effective operations.
• Maintain communication with regulatory bodies like OSCR and Companies House.
• Support trustees in organisational governance.
• Act as the primary liaison between CILPK and local services, businesses, and communities.
• Represent CILPK in local and national forums, advocating for disabled voices.
• Facilitate disability awareness training for organisations.
• Lead campaigns promoting the rights of disabled individuals in the community.
• Coordinate responses to equality issues and engage with local consultations.
• Continue existing projects such as the Keep Safe Scheme and digital inclusion initiatives.

Who You Are:

You are passionate about disability rights and have experience in business management, project management, governance and community engagement. You possess strong communication skills and are dedicated to promoting inclusivity and equality.

Why Join Us?

By becoming a part of CILPK, you will contribute to meaningful change in the lives of disabled individuals, provide a unified voice for the community, and work in a supportive environment committed to diversity and empowerment.

Due to a significant period of change and growth for the charity, we’re looking to fill new posts. SCLD are recruiting for:

1 x Full Time Equivalent Permanent Project Advisor 35 hours (Full time or part time applications welcome)

1 x Part-time (Fixed Term 1 Year) Project Advisor 21 hours

Please submit your application and specify the role that you are applying for and your preferred working hours.

The Project Advisor will work across SCLD’s projects and operational activity to create opportunities for co-production, meaningful engagement, and participation to ensure that people with learning disabilities are central to SCLD’s work.

The post holder will deliver co-production, participation, and engagement work with people with learning disabilities to ensure SCLD’s co-production and engagement work continues to be sector leading.

The post holder will be expected to meet the accessibility requirements for all group participants. This may be creating Easy Read information, video or audio files etc.

The post holder must have effective communication and organisation skills and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities to contribute individually and in group settings.

About SCLD:

The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving, and equal lives.

SCLD is a human rights defender organisation and aims to make a significant contribution to systems and culture change across Scotland to

ensure people with learning disabilities are empowered to live the life they choose.

People with learning disabilities drive the charity’s work and are at the heart of all design and delivery.

Our key aims:

1. People with learning disabilities champion and defend their own and other people's human rights and lead the work to improve policy, practice, and legislation.
2. People with learning disabilities are confident about what they can achieve and use their voices to lead, participate and influence change.
3. Practitioners and service providers learn from shared experiences, resulting in improved practice and services informed by human rights standards, data, and evidence.